Donald Lee “Don” Pedigo, 74, passed away March 13, 2023, at the 
University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
August 11, 1948, in Great Bend, to Howard S. “Coonie” and Melba Jean 
(Warrenburg) Pedigo. He married Kathy Schwartz on January 16, 1971, in 
Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Don was most recently an electrician 
for Doonan Specialized Trailer, retiring in 2010.&nbsp; He had previously 
worked for Guthrie Trailer, hauled fuel for Jayhawk, was a lineman for 
REA, and was a dozer operator for his father’s business, Pedigo Dozer 
Service.&nbsp; Being a racing enthusiast, Don previously operated the Golden 
Belt Raceway in Great Bend, and served as a track official, flag man and
 inspector, for many area racetracks.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the United 
States Army, being stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era, and 
obtaining the rank of Sergeant.

Survivors include, his wife, Kathy of the home; a son, Brian Pedigo 
and his wife Carie of Great Bend; two daughters, Michelle Pedigo 
(Mitchel Burkes) and Janell Pedigo; a brother in law, Randy Smith of 
Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Phane Pedigo, Accacia Pedigo, Nevaeh
 Pedigo, Remmi Burkes and Rowley Burkes. He was preceded in death by his
 parents; a brother, Gary Pedigo; two sisters, Sandra Smith and Kandis 
Pedigo; and a nephew, David Smith.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 
17, 2023, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. Interment will be in 
Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley 
Honor Guard. 

Memorials have been designated to the American Diabetes 
Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald Lee “Don” Pedigo, 74, passed away March 13, 2023, at the 
University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
August 11, 1948, in Great Bend, to Howard S. “Coonie” and Melba Jean 
(Warrenburg) Pedigo. He married Kathy Schwartz on January 16, 1971, in 
Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Don was most recently an electrician 
for Doonan Specialized Trailer, retiring in 2010.&nbsp; He had previously 
worked for Guthrie Trailer, hauled fuel for Jayhawk, was a lineman for 
REA, and was a dozer operator for his father’s business, Pedigo Dozer 
Service.&nbsp; Being a racing enthusiast, Don previously operated the Golden 
Belt Raceway in Great Bend, and served as a track official, flag man and
 inspector, for many area racetracks.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the United 
States Army, being stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era, and 
obtaining the rank of Sergeant.Survivors include, his wife, Kathy of the home; a son, Brian Pedigo 
and his wife Carie of Great Bend; two daughters, Michelle Pedigo 
(Mitchel Burkes) and Janell Pedigo; a brother in law, Randy Smith of 
Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Phane Pedigo, Accacia Pedigo, Nevaeh
 Pedigo, Remmi Burkes and Rowley Burkes. He was preceded in death by his
 parents; a brother, Gary Pedigo; two sisters, Sandra Smith and Kandis 
Pedigo; and a nephew, David Smith.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 
17, 2023, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. Interment will be in 
Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley 
Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to the American Diabetes 
Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Donald Lee 'Don' Pedigo

Edith Ethel (Bertschy) Lewallen, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. 
She was born on July 30, 1928, to William and Emma Bertschy in Buena Vista, Colorado. 
Edith grew up in Buena Vista, attending school and graduating from BVHS.
 In 1947, she met Jack Lewallen while working at Wright’s Lodge in Chalk 
Creek Canyon. They were married on Jack’s birthday, October 1, 1948, at 
Wright’s Lodge. They raised their two sons, Danny and Harley in Buena 
Vista. 
Edith’s two loves were family and cooking. She was an excellent cook and
 loved to feed people. She worked in the school cafeteria until both 
sons had graduated and then began cooking at Spring Canyon Lodge, where 
she cooked for people from across the country. It was often said she 
could cook for four and feed eight. She had a knack for feeding the 
masses without notice. 
After Jack and Edith retired, they spent several years fishing at Blue 
Mesa Reservoir, near Gunnison, CO. During that time Edith perfected her 
smoked salmon recipe and was generous in sharing the bounty. 
In 2006, Jack and Edith moved to Winona, KS, while still spending the summer months at their home in the Chalk Creek Canyon. 
Edith is survived by her two sons, Danny (Ellen) of Winona, KS and 
Harley (Mary) of Nathrop, CO and Lebanon, KS; and many, many nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, 
four brothers and three sisters. 
A memorial service will be held in Buena Vista, Colorado over Memorial 
Day Weekend. Friends wishing to honor Edith are welcome to donate to the
 Logan County EMS, 710 West 2nd St, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or
 condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Edith Ethel (Bertschy) Lewallen, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. 
She was born on July 30, 1928, to William and Emma Bertschy in Buena Vista, Colorado. 
Edith grew up in Buena Vista, attending school and graduating from BVHS.
 In 1947, she met Jack Lewallen while working at Wright’s Lodge in Chalk 
Creek Canyon. They were married on Jack’s birthday, October 1, 1948, at 
Wright’s Lodge. They raised their two sons, Danny and Harley in Buena 
Vista. 
Edith’s two loves were family and cooking. She was an excellent cook and
 loved to feed people. She worked in the school cafeteria until both 
sons had graduated and then began cooking at Spring Canyon Lodge, where 
she cooked for people from across the country. It was often said she 
could cook for four and feed eight. She had a knack for feeding the 
masses without notice. 
After Jack and Edith retired, they spent several years fishing at Blue 
Mesa Reservoir, near Gunnison, CO. During that time Edith perfected her 
smoked salmon recipe and was generous in sharing the bounty. 
In 2006, Jack and Edith moved to Winona, KS, while still spending the summer months at their home in the Chalk Creek Canyon. 
Edith is survived by her two sons, Danny (Ellen) of Winona, KS and 
Harley (Mary) of Nathrop, CO and Lebanon, KS; and many, many nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, 
four brothers and three sisters. 
A memorial service will be held in Buena Vista, Colorado over Memorial 
Day Weekend. Friends wishing to honor Edith are welcome to donate to the
 Logan County EMS, 710 West 2nd St, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or
 condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Edith Ethel (Bertschy) Lewallen

Kirwin resident Rhonda L. Gibson passed away March 12, 2023, at her 
home in Kirwin at the age of 57.&nbsp; She was born July 15, 1965, in 
Phillipsburg.

Survivors include her husband Andrew of the home; her sons, Justin of
 Madison, KS and Jesse of Phillipsburg; her brother, Allen Stapel of 
Phillipsburg and 4 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18,&nbsp; at 10:30 a.m. in the Kirwin Community Building with Janet Reynolds 
officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to her Grandson’s education.

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 </figure>Kirwin resident Rhonda L. Gibson passed away March 12, 2023, at her 
home in Kirwin at the age of 57.&nbsp; She was born July 15, 1965, in 
Phillipsburg.Survivors include her husband Andrew of the home; her sons, Justin of
 Madison, KS and Jesse of Phillipsburg; her brother, Allen Stapel of 
Phillipsburg and 4 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18,&nbsp; at 10:30 a.m. in the Kirwin Community Building with Janet Reynolds 
officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to her Grandson’s education.

Rhonda L. Gibson

Leonard Cyril Franz, 94, of Wichita, Kansas. passed away on Saturday,
 March 11, 2023. He was born February 23, 1929, on the family farm in 
Ness County, Kansas, the son of Leo P. and Katharine (Lollman) Franz.

On November 13, 1950, he married Lorita Seib in Ness City. They recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.&nbsp;

Leonard worked for several years for his father on the family farm 
prior to moving to Garden City. In Garden City, he worked for Kemper 
Auto Electric where he found his niche and secured his education in 
carburetion and automotive electronics. He founded Franz Carburetor and 
Electric in 1975 and owned it until his retirement in 1991.&nbsp;

Leonard was a Cub Scout Leader, a member of St. Mary’s and St. 
Dominic Catholic Churches in Garden City, and a member of the Knights of
 Columbus, having served as Grand Knight in the Third Degree and also 
very active in the Fourth Degree

Survivors include his wife, Lorita of Wichita, Kansas, two sons, Jim 
(Margaret) Franz of Beatrice, Nebraska,&nbsp; Richard (Carol) Franz of 
Sedgwick, Kansas, and one daughter, Kathleen (Michael) Debes of Dodge 
City, Kansas, one brother Maurice (Martha) Franz of Washington, 
Illinois, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Katharine Franz, 5 
brothers, Robert, Joseph, Gerald, Eugene and Leo Bernard, and one 
sister, Catherine Gonzales, one son, Thomas Franz, and one grandson, 
Brian Debes.

Parish Vigil will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at
 the Sacred Heart Church, Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m. followed 
by burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. 

Viewing at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday and at the church on
 Thursday prior to the funeral.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City or St. Dominic’s Church, Garden City.

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 </figure>Leonard Cyril Franz, 94, of Wichita, Kansas. passed away on Saturday,
 March 11, 2023. He was born February 23, 1929, on the family farm in 
Ness County, Kansas, the son of Leo P. and Katharine (Lollman) Franz.On November 13, 1950, he married Lorita Seib in Ness City. They recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.&nbsp;Leonard worked for several years for his father on the family farm 
prior to moving to Garden City. In Garden City, he worked for Kemper 
Auto Electric where he found his niche and secured his education in 
carburetion and automotive electronics. He founded Franz Carburetor and 
Electric in 1975 and owned it until his retirement in 1991.&nbsp;Leonard was a Cub Scout Leader, a member of St. Mary’s and St. 
Dominic Catholic Churches in Garden City, and a member of the Knights of
 Columbus, having served as Grand Knight in the Third Degree and also 
very active in the Fourth DegreeSurvivors include his wife, Lorita of Wichita, Kansas, two sons, Jim 
(Margaret) Franz of Beatrice, Nebraska,&nbsp; Richard (Carol) Franz of 
Sedgwick, Kansas, and one daughter, Kathleen (Michael) Debes of Dodge 
City, Kansas, one brother Maurice (Martha) Franz of Washington, 
Illinois, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Katharine Franz, 5 
brothers, Robert, Joseph, Gerald, Eugene and Leo Bernard, and one 
sister, Catherine Gonzales, one son, Thomas Franz, and one grandson, 
Brian Debes.Parish Vigil will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at
 the Sacred Heart Church, Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m. followed 
by burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Viewing at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday and at the church on
 Thursday prior to the funeral.Memorial Contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City or St. Dominic’s Church, Garden City.

Leonard Cyril Franz

Lyman Donald “Don” Hansen, of Wilson, KS, passed away peacefully in 
his sleep on March 11, 2023, in Ellsworth, KS. He was born in Superior, 
Nebraska on February 1, 1943, to Lyman Harold Hansen and Janice Annetta 
(Liles) Hansen. He grew up on the family farm in Jewell County, Kansas.

Don
 married Edith Neal on September 1, 1963. They lived in many communities
 in Kansas as they pursued their careers in education but retired in 
Wilson. They were blessed with four children: Brad, Ellen, Jennifer, and
 Karen.

Don graduated from Montrose High School in 
1961. He then went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a 
Master’s in Education Administration, and Specialist in Education 
Management all from Fort Hays State University. Education was very 
important to him, and he was a teacher and superintendent of schools for
 many years. He ended his work career retiring from the Kansas 
Department of Corrections where he was able to further his educator role
 with the inmates.

Don was a proud member of the 
Ellsworth Masonic Lodge #146, where he served as the Master of the lodge
 five times. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning vegetables and 
researching the family genealogy clear back to 1400.

He
 is survived by his wife Edie of the home in Wilson; children: Brad 
(Darcy) Hansen of Ellsworth, Ellen (Jason) Bell of Kansas City, MO, 
Jennifer (Todd) Elsen of Hays, and Karen Hansen of Wilson; sister, Joni 
(E.D.) Law of Wilson, Kansas; brother-in-law, John Schrepfer of Green 
River, Wyoming; seven grandchildren: Madison, Bryna, Vanessa, Valerie, 
Cadence, Reagan, and Mavryck; two great-grandchildren, Zayia and 
Kaizley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Claudene Ryden and Nelda Schrepfer.

A
 Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 
10:30 a.m., at the funeral home in Wilson. Inurnment will take place at 
Olive Hill Cemetery in Jewell County at a later date. There will be no 
visitation.

Memorials are suggested to Don Hansen 
Memorial fund for his grandchildren’s education and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th Street, Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Lyman Donald “Don” Hansen, of Wilson, KS, passed away peacefully in 
his sleep on March 11, 2023, in Ellsworth, KS. He was born in Superior, 
Nebraska on February 1, 1943, to Lyman Harold Hansen and Janice Annetta 
(Liles) Hansen. He grew up on the family farm in Jewell County, Kansas.Don
 married Edith Neal on September 1, 1963. They lived in many communities
 in Kansas as they pursued their careers in education but retired in 
Wilson. They were blessed with four children: Brad, Ellen, Jennifer, and
 Karen.Don graduated from Montrose High School in 
1961. He then went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a 
Master’s in Education Administration, and Specialist in Education 
Management all from Fort Hays State University. Education was very 
important to him, and he was a teacher and superintendent of schools for
 many years. He ended his work career retiring from the Kansas 
Department of Corrections where he was able to further his educator role
 with the inmates.Don was a proud member of the 
Ellsworth Masonic Lodge #146, where he served as the Master of the lodge
 five times. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning vegetables and 
researching the family genealogy clear back to 1400.He
 is survived by his wife Edie of the home in Wilson; children: Brad 
(Darcy) Hansen of Ellsworth, Ellen (Jason) Bell of Kansas City, MO, 
Jennifer (Todd) Elsen of Hays, and Karen Hansen of Wilson; sister, Joni 
(E.D.) Law of Wilson, Kansas; brother-in-law, John Schrepfer of Green 
River, Wyoming; seven grandchildren: Madison, Bryna, Vanessa, Valerie, 
Cadence, Reagan, and Mavryck; two great-grandchildren, Zayia and 
Kaizley; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Claudene Ryden and Nelda Schrepfer.A
 Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 
10:30 a.m., at the funeral home in Wilson. Inurnment will take place at 
Olive Hill Cemetery in Jewell County at a later date. There will be no 
visitation.Memorials are suggested to Don Hansen 
Memorial fund for his grandchildren’s education and may be sent to 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th Street, Wilson, KS 67490.

Lyman Donald 'Don' Hansen

Bradley M. “Brad” Wright, 60, Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Sunday,
 March 12, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend 
Campus, Great Bend, Kansas.

Brad was born April 2, 1962, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Loren 
William and Phyllis (Seltmann) Wright. He was a resident of Great Bend, 
Kansas, for 40 years, moving there from Alexander, Kansas. He was a 1981
 graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas.

Brad enjoyed caring for the horses at the Rosewood Horse Ranch, Great
 Bend, Kansas, as well as participating in many horse shows. Brad loved 
all animals. He also enjoyed being creative in the Beautiful Minds Art 
Studio, and the many other activities provided by Sunflower Diversified 
Services. Great Bend, Kansas. Brad participated in multiple events 
sponsored by the Special Olympics.

Brad was an avid churchgoer and attended many churches in the Great Bend area.

Survivors include: his mother, Phyllis Wright, La Crosse, Kansas; his
 sister, Wanda Gard (John), Chanute, Kansas; his brother in law, Todd 
Misegadis, Rush Center, Kansas; two nephews, Jason Misegadis (Danielle),
 and Jarren Gard (Meredith); one niece, Taylor Crabtree (Devon); and 
several great nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Robin Misegadis; and a long time special friend, Kelsey Spence.

Honoring Brad’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.

A celebration of Brad’s life will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 
11:00 A.M. at The Historic Wolf Hotel and Events Center, Ellinwood, 
Kansas. A private inurnment will be in the Alexander Belle-Prairie 
Township Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.

Anyone who knew Brad knew he loved holidays, whether it was wearing a
 silly hat, or dressing up. With that in mind, Brad’s family is 
encouraging the service attendees to dress in St. Patrick’s attire if 
they wish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to Sunflower Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Bradley M. “Brad” Wright, 60, Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Sunday,
 March 12, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend 
Campus, Great Bend, Kansas.Brad was born April 2, 1962, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Loren 
William and Phyllis (Seltmann) Wright. He was a resident of Great Bend, 
Kansas, for 40 years, moving there from Alexander, Kansas. He was a 1981
 graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas.Brad enjoyed caring for the horses at the Rosewood Horse Ranch, Great
 Bend, Kansas, as well as participating in many horse shows. Brad loved 
all animals. He also enjoyed being creative in the Beautiful Minds Art 
Studio, and the many other activities provided by Sunflower Diversified 
Services. Great Bend, Kansas. Brad participated in multiple events 
sponsored by the Special Olympics.Brad was an avid churchgoer and attended many churches in the Great Bend area.Survivors include: his mother, Phyllis Wright, La Crosse, Kansas; his
 sister, Wanda Gard (John), Chanute, Kansas; his brother in law, Todd 
Misegadis, Rush Center, Kansas; two nephews, Jason Misegadis (Danielle),
 and Jarren Gard (Meredith); one niece, Taylor Crabtree (Devon); and 
several great nephews and nieces.He was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Robin Misegadis; and a long time special friend, Kelsey Spence.Honoring Brad’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.A celebration of Brad’s life will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 
11:00 A.M. at The Historic Wolf Hotel and Events Center, Ellinwood, 
Kansas. A private inurnment will be in the Alexander Belle-Prairie 
Township Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.Anyone who knew Brad knew he loved holidays, whether it was wearing a
 silly hat, or dressing up. With that in mind, Brad’s family is 
encouraging the service attendees to dress in St. Patrick’s attire if 
they wish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to Sunflower Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Bradley M. 'Brad' Wright

Charles Frank Wieland, 76, passed away March 9, 2023, in Hays, KS. He 
was born to Frank Wieland and Fern (Toombs) Wieland on November 19, 
1946, in Colby, KS. Charles was the second of three children. He 
attended school in Oakley, graduating with the Class of 1965. 
Charlie loved life and had life-long friends. He had many interests 
including his Cessna 140, Harley motorcycle, classic cars as well as 
fishing and hunting. He was a life-long farmer and took great pride in 
his farming practices. 
Charles married Jill Haverkamp on February 11, 1967, in Oakley and had 
one son, Chandler Charles Wieland. On December 27, 1981, he married Jane
 Ostmeyer in Oakley. 
He leaves behind his wife Jane Wieland; son Chandler (Lisa) Wieland, 
Great Bend, KS; twin granddaughters, Ashley and Cocherell Wieland, 
Overland Park, KS; his sister Judie Wieland McCoy, Lubbock, TX; brother 
David (Regi) Wieland, Oakley, KS; as well as a host of relatives and 
friends. 
Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents and beloved yellow labs, Cody and Max. 
Charlie was a slow talker, deep thinker and could be stubborn. He showed
 a gruff exterior but was over-the-top generous. He loved hosting 
hunting expeditions from his yellow school bus. It soon became an annual
 event, welcoming strangers from across the country, who would become 
life-long friends and would continue to call him in later years. The 
hunters would return every year bringing additional friends and even 
their own children. 
He loved his pickup, using the cab as his office. His dash and seat were
 always covered with piles of paper, with mail and receipts dangling 
from the visor. What would look like chaos to others made complete sense
 to Charlie as he could put his hand on any given paper. 
He enjoyed traveling throughout the county, checking his fields and 
visiting with friends. He was bigger than life in more ways than one and
 truly loved his friends. He enjoyed being the designated ‘guard dog’, 
keeping watch over the neighborhood. 
And, yes, he was vain about his hair! 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023,
 at the Oakley United Methodist Church. His funeral will take place at 
11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, also at the Oakley United Methodist
 Church, with burial to following in the Oakley City Cemetery.

Memorials
 may be made to the Logan County Health Department, Logan County 
Physical Therapy Department or the Logan County Fire Department and sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 
The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@oaleyumc5178&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Charles Frank Wieland, 76, passed away March 9, 2023, in Hays, KS. He 
was born to Frank Wieland and Fern (Toombs) Wieland on November 19, 
1946, in Colby, KS. Charles was the second of three children. He 
attended school in Oakley, graduating with the Class of 1965. 
Charlie loved life and had life-long friends. He had many interests 
including his Cessna 140, Harley motorcycle, classic cars as well as 
fishing and hunting. He was a life-long farmer and took great pride in 
his farming practices. 
Charles married Jill Haverkamp on February 11, 1967, in Oakley and had 
one son, Chandler Charles Wieland. On December 27, 1981, he married Jane
 Ostmeyer in Oakley. 
He leaves behind his wife Jane Wieland; son Chandler (Lisa) Wieland, 
Great Bend, KS; twin granddaughters, Ashley and Cocherell Wieland, 
Overland Park, KS; his sister Judie Wieland McCoy, Lubbock, TX; brother 
David (Regi) Wieland, Oakley, KS; as well as a host of relatives and 
friends. 
Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents and beloved yellow labs, Cody and Max. 
Charlie was a slow talker, deep thinker and could be stubborn. He showed
 a gruff exterior but was over-the-top generous. He loved hosting 
hunting expeditions from his yellow school bus. It soon became an annual
 event, welcoming strangers from across the country, who would become 
life-long friends and would continue to call him in later years. The 
hunters would return every year bringing additional friends and even 
their own children. 
He loved his pickup, using the cab as his office. His dash and seat were
 always covered with piles of paper, with mail and receipts dangling 
from the visor. What would look like chaos to others made complete sense
 to Charlie as he could put his hand on any given paper. 
He enjoyed traveling throughout the county, checking his fields and 
visiting with friends. He was bigger than life in more ways than one and
 truly loved his friends. He enjoyed being the designated ‘guard dog’, 
keeping watch over the neighborhood. 
And, yes, he was vain about his hair! 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023,
 at the Oakley United Methodist Church. His funeral will take place at 
11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, also at the Oakley United Methodist
 Church, with burial to following in the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials
 may be made to the Logan County Health Department, Logan County 
Physical Therapy Department or the Logan County Fire Department and sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 
The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@oaleyumc5178&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Charles Frank Wieland

Jolene “Jo” Marie Augustine (Giebler), 72, of WaKeeney, Kansas, a 
doting mother and grandmother, passed away on March 11, 2023, after a 
brief illness at Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital.

She was born to the late Henrietta and Kilian Giebler on August 20, 
1950, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Hays High School. Later in 
life she went on to study at Fort Hays State University. She met her 
husband, David Augustine, while working at Travanol. They married on May
 26, 1972, and together, they had their son, Jason.

She was a homemaker, a bookkeeper, a sitter, a saleswoman, and a 
factory worker. Many knew her as a good friend. She loved reading, 
gardening, drawing, baking, cooking, and socializing.&nbsp; She would be on 
the phone with loved ones for hours, chatting.&nbsp; She was the favorite 
aunt of many nieces and nephews and made sure everyone was well-fed.

Due to her health issues, she moved to Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital-Long Term Care, where she was lovingly cared for . Some of her 
favorite things at long term care over the almost three years that she 
was there was being able to spend time with her husband, who would greet
 her at around seven in the morning before he went to work at the 
hospital, having dinner and supper almost every night with him at the 
hospital, sharing Dairy Queen sundaes brought in by him on Sunday 
afternoons and watching the Kansas City Chiefs games with him.

Loved ones that cleared the path for Jolene were her late mother and 
father, Henrietta (Linenberger) and Kilian Giebler.&nbsp; Loved ones that 
will miss Jolene until they meet again are her husband, David Augustine;
 son Jason (Shannon) Augustine of Lake Ridge, Virginia; grandchildren, 
Jacob and Carina Augustine of Lake Ridge, Virginia; her brother Ivan 
(Arlene) Giebler; her sister Annette (Kirk) Voss, all of Hays, Kansas; 
three sisters’ and four brothers’ in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS 
on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 10:00AM. Visitation will be prior to the 
service from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family requests
 donations be made to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital for Long Term
 Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th 
Street, WaKeeney, Ks 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Jolene “Jo” Marie Augustine (Giebler), 72, of WaKeeney, Kansas, a 
doting mother and grandmother, passed away on March 11, 2023, after a 
brief illness at Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital.She was born to the late Henrietta and Kilian Giebler on August 20, 
1950, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Hays High School. Later in 
life she went on to study at Fort Hays State University. She met her 
husband, David Augustine, while working at Travanol. They married on May
 26, 1972, and together, they had their son, Jason.She was a homemaker, a bookkeeper, a sitter, a saleswoman, and a 
factory worker. Many knew her as a good friend. She loved reading, 
gardening, drawing, baking, cooking, and socializing.&nbsp; She would be on 
the phone with loved ones for hours, chatting.&nbsp; She was the favorite 
aunt of many nieces and nephews and made sure everyone was well-fed.Due to her health issues, she moved to Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital-Long Term Care, where she was lovingly cared for . Some of her 
favorite things at long term care over the almost three years that she 
was there was being able to spend time with her husband, who would greet
 her at around seven in the morning before he went to work at the 
hospital, having dinner and supper almost every night with him at the 
hospital, sharing Dairy Queen sundaes brought in by him on Sunday 
afternoons and watching the Kansas City Chiefs games with him.Loved ones that cleared the path for Jolene were her late mother and 
father, Henrietta (Linenberger) and Kilian Giebler.&nbsp; Loved ones that 
will miss Jolene until they meet again are her husband, David Augustine;
 son Jason (Shannon) Augustine of Lake Ridge, Virginia; grandchildren, 
Jacob and Carina Augustine of Lake Ridge, Virginia; her brother Ivan 
(Arlene) Giebler; her sister Annette (Kirk) Voss, all of Hays, Kansas; 
three sisters’ and four brothers’ in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS 
on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 10:00AM. Visitation will be prior to the 
service from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family requests
 donations be made to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital for Long Term
 Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th 
Street, WaKeeney, Ks 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Jolene 'Jo' Marie Augustine

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Jerry Mason

Catherine Taxter, 95, Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Via Christi Village.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Catherine Taxter, 95, Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Via Christi Village.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Catherine Taxter

JoAnne Keller left this world on March 12, 2023, after living a long 
life of 90 years. She was born November 20, 1932, in Hays, KS, to Ralph 
Furbeck and Mary (Durgeloh) Furbeck. She was the only child. She was a 
lifetime resident of Ellis, KS, and graduated in 1950 from Ellis High 
School. On June 7, 1951, she married LeRoy “Bud” Keller. They divorced, 
and he preceded her in 2004.

JoAnne was a homemaker, a 
local Avon Representative, and a clerk at the Ellis Midwest Energy 
office. She enjoyed spending time volunteering her service in the Ellis 
community. She was a member of Alpha Rho, ESA sorority. Many hours were 
spent on the Christmas Star Committee, Arbor Tree Committee, organizing 
the painting of the Main Street sunflowers, and beautifying Memorial 
Park. She was a dedicated Ellis City Council Member and Walter P. 
Chrysler board member. One of her favorite pastimes was attending the 
May Day Mystery Tours around the United States. She was an avid sports 
fan with K-State being her favorite.

Survivors include 
two daughters, Joleen (Ray) Fisher, Hays and Pauleen (Tim) Edmonds, 
Ellis; a son, Gordon Keller, Ellis; five grandchildren, Jason Edmonds 
and partner Kodi Garrison, Ellis; Casey (Leigh Ann) Edmonds, R.J. 
(Aubrey) Fisher, Raleen (Chris) Grandy, all of Hays and Emily Edmonds, 
San Antonio, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Georgia, Jett and Claire 
Edmonds, Braelyn and Braxton Grandy and Kasen Fisher all of Hays; and 
Taylor (Brandon) Schoenthaler, WaKeeney. Great-great grandson is Brock 
Schoenthaler, WaKeeney.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 14, 6:00-8:00 pm at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Private graveside services will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.

In
 lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations can be made payable to 
the Community Foundation of Ellis, 810 Washington St., Ellis, KS, 67637 
for the purchase of a bench and planter to help continue the 
beautification project in downtown Ellis.

Condolences may be shared on JoAnne’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>JoAnne Keller left this world on March 12, 2023, after living a long 
life of 90 years. She was born November 20, 1932, in Hays, KS, to Ralph 
Furbeck and Mary (Durgeloh) Furbeck. She was the only child. She was a 
lifetime resident of Ellis, KS, and graduated in 1950 from Ellis High 
School. On June 7, 1951, she married LeRoy “Bud” Keller. They divorced, 
and he preceded her in 2004.JoAnne was a homemaker, a 
local Avon Representative, and a clerk at the Ellis Midwest Energy 
office. She enjoyed spending time volunteering her service in the Ellis 
community. She was a member of Alpha Rho, ESA sorority. Many hours were 
spent on the Christmas Star Committee, Arbor Tree Committee, organizing 
the painting of the Main Street sunflowers, and beautifying Memorial 
Park. She was a dedicated Ellis City Council Member and Walter P. 
Chrysler board member. One of her favorite pastimes was attending the 
May Day Mystery Tours around the United States. She was an avid sports 
fan with K-State being her favorite.Survivors include 
two daughters, Joleen (Ray) Fisher, Hays and Pauleen (Tim) Edmonds, 
Ellis; a son, Gordon Keller, Ellis; five grandchildren, Jason Edmonds 
and partner Kodi Garrison, Ellis; Casey (Leigh Ann) Edmonds, R.J. 
(Aubrey) Fisher, Raleen (Chris) Grandy, all of Hays and Emily Edmonds, 
San Antonio, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Georgia, Jett and Claire 
Edmonds, Braelyn and Braxton Grandy and Kasen Fisher all of Hays; and 
Taylor (Brandon) Schoenthaler, WaKeeney. Great-great grandson is Brock 
Schoenthaler, WaKeeney.She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be Tuesday, March 14, 6:00-8:00 pm at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.Private graveside services will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.In
 lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations can be made payable to 
the Community Foundation of Ellis, 810 Washington St., Ellis, KS, 67637 
for the purchase of a bench and planter to help continue the 
beautification project in downtown Ellis.Condolences may be shared on JoAnne’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

JoAnne Keller

Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander, age 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.

She was born March 15, 1934, in Pfeifer, Kansas, to Anthony and Regina (Jacobs) Jacobs. &nbsp;She married John J. Sander on April 16, 1955, in Pfeifer, Kansas. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on May 16, 2012.

Darlene grew up in Pfeifer.&nbsp;She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a volunteer for many years at the Hays Community Assistance Center. &nbsp;Darlene enjoyed athletics as a young woman and continued her lifelong interest in exercise and staying active with almost twenty years in a water aerobics class where she met and became friends with many of her classmates. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include her sons, Bryan Sander (Dee) of British Columbia, Canada and&nbsp;John Sander Jr.&nbsp;(Rachel) of Olathe, KS;&nbsp;her&nbsp;daughters, Karen Barnes (Aric) of&nbsp;Humble, TX; Jo Oliver&nbsp;(Russ) of&nbsp;Wichita, KS; Dianne Dye&nbsp;(Phillip) of&nbsp;Shawnee, KS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eileen Moore&nbsp;(Chris) of&nbsp;Dallas, TX;&nbsp;her&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Isabelle&nbsp;Schuckman of&nbsp;Aurora, CO&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carol Moeder&nbsp;of Arvada, CO;&nbsp;her&nbsp;brother-in-law,&nbsp;Elmer Unrein of Bennett, Co;&nbsp;her&nbsp;sister-in-law,&nbsp;ClairellaJacobs of Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. &nbsp;Darlene is also survived by her sister-in-law,&nbsp;and friend, Bernadette (Gary)&nbsp;Arnhold&nbsp;of Hays, KS.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp;her husband; her&nbsp;two brothers;&nbsp;her&nbsp;eight sisters, and her one grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;&amp; Vine, Hays with&nbsp;Father David Michael&nbsp;officiating. Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;Monday at the church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Hays Community Assistance Center or Locust Grove Village in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, KS&nbsp;67601. &nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander, age 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.She was born March 15, 1934, in Pfeifer, Kansas, to Anthony and Regina (Jacobs) Jacobs. &nbsp;She married John J. Sander on April 16, 1955, in Pfeifer, Kansas. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on May 16, 2012.Darlene grew up in Pfeifer.&nbsp;She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a volunteer for many years at the Hays Community Assistance Center. &nbsp;Darlene enjoyed athletics as a young woman and continued her lifelong interest in exercise and staying active with almost twenty years in a water aerobics class where she met and became friends with many of her classmates. &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her sons, Bryan Sander (Dee) of British Columbia, Canada and&nbsp;John Sander Jr.&nbsp;(Rachel) of Olathe, KS;&nbsp;her&nbsp;daughters, Karen Barnes (Aric) of&nbsp;Humble, TX; Jo Oliver&nbsp;(Russ) of&nbsp;Wichita, KS; Dianne Dye&nbsp;(Phillip) of&nbsp;Shawnee, KS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eileen Moore&nbsp;(Chris) of&nbsp;Dallas, TX;&nbsp;her&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Isabelle&nbsp;Schuckman of&nbsp;Aurora, CO&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carol Moeder&nbsp;of Arvada, CO;&nbsp;her&nbsp;brother-in-law,&nbsp;Elmer Unrein of Bennett, Co;&nbsp;her&nbsp;sister-in-law,&nbsp;ClairellaJacobs of Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. &nbsp;Darlene is also survived by her sister-in-law,&nbsp;and friend, Bernadette (Gary)&nbsp;Arnhold&nbsp;of Hays, KS.Darlene was preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp;her husband; her&nbsp;two brothers;&nbsp;her&nbsp;eight sisters, and her one grandson.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;&amp; Vine, Hays with&nbsp;Father David Michael&nbsp;officiating. Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M.&nbsp;Monday at the church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Hays Community Assistance Center or Locust Grove Village in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, KS&nbsp;67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest &nbsp;book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Darlene A. (Jacobs) Sander

Dennis Francis Flax, age 57, died on March 11, 2023, at his home in 
Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on October 27, 1965, in Ransom, the son of 
Joseph and Mary Frances (Friess) Flax.

Dennis was a member of the St. Aloysius Church and the Knights of 
Columbus of Ransom.&nbsp; He worked as a parts manager for many years and 
also worked for South Fork Meat Processing. Dennis was an avid sports 
fan and loved cheering on his Michigan Wolverines.

Being an uncle was Dennis’ highlight in life.&nbsp; He is survived by his 
25 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews; he took pride 
in each and every one of them.&nbsp; He is also survived by his mother, Mary 
Frances Flax, of Ransom, five brothers, Raymond (Sondra) Simon of 
Rantoul, Robert (Deborah) Simon of Garden City, Stephen (Debra) Simon of
 Goodland, Lewis (Crystal) Flax of Dodge City, Peter (Janetta) Flax of 
Ransom and two sisers, Rose Marie (Steve) Amerine of Rush Center and 
Catherine (John ) Blair of Hays.

Rosary and Parish Vigil will be held at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom 
on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
 held at the church on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. followed 
by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, Ransom.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Aloysius Church.

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 </figure>Dennis Francis Flax, age 57, died on March 11, 2023, at his home in 
Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on October 27, 1965, in Ransom, the son of 
Joseph and Mary Frances (Friess) Flax.Dennis was a member of the St. Aloysius Church and the Knights of 
Columbus of Ransom.&nbsp; He worked as a parts manager for many years and 
also worked for South Fork Meat Processing. Dennis was an avid sports 
fan and loved cheering on his Michigan Wolverines.Being an uncle was Dennis’ highlight in life.&nbsp; He is survived by his 
25 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews; he took pride 
in each and every one of them.&nbsp; He is also survived by his mother, Mary 
Frances Flax, of Ransom, five brothers, Raymond (Sondra) Simon of 
Rantoul, Robert (Deborah) Simon of Garden City, Stephen (Debra) Simon of
 Goodland, Lewis (Crystal) Flax of Dodge City, Peter (Janetta) Flax of 
Ransom and two sisers, Rose Marie (Steve) Amerine of Rush Center and 
Catherine (John ) Blair of Hays.Rosary and Parish Vigil will be held at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom 
on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
 held at the church on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. followed 
by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, Ransom.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Aloysius Church.

Dennis Francis Flax

LouElla Elizabeth (nee Saindon) Sauer, 84, formerly of Fairview 
Heights, Ill., entered the arms of her heavenly Father on March 9, 2023.

Born on the family farm on February 17, 1939, in Grainfield, Kan., 
she shared a birthday with her identical twin sister and her mother.

Her story is best told as a love story ... Born and raised in a 
trilingual home to second generation immigrants, with a 100% French 
father and 100% German mother, her parents laid a path to demonstrate 
that love conquers all in the face of what was going on in their native 
countries during the time of World War II. The seeds of love were sown 
early when LouElla met her future husband Dale Francis Sauer Sr. when 
they shared their First Holy Communion together. Throughout their 
childhood, they stayed friends and eventually began courting. On January
 5, 1957, they were married, and he joined the Navy as a means to escape 
crushing poverty and improve their fortunes. LouElla graduated from high
 school and joined her husband. In spite of their humble beginnings, 
their love thrived.&nbsp;

Dale and Lou, as kids, hitched their wagons together early in Hays, 
Kansas, in the '40s and never looked back. Her unwavering devotion as a 
military spouse, and steadfast love helped bring a good man and three 
kids through 30 duty stations. Her courage and moxie at each home and 
duty station allowed her to find a job in almost any career field. 
Through it all, she remained completely devoted to her husband and did 
everything she could to raise three kids in multiple homes. Her husband 
passed away 4 years ago and yet through that time, and perhaps the best 
part of dementia, she talked to him and still loved him every day until 
the end following 62 years of marriage. They now forever unite their 
souls, as their bodies lie together here on earth.

Surviving are her three children: Lail Roma’ Manning (the late David 
Manning 1954-2018) of Vancouver, Wash., Christine Rene’ Kilroy (Michael 
Kilroy) of Edmonds, Wash., and Dale Francis Sauer II (Sutton Sauer) of 
Shiloh, Ill. She felt incredibly blessed to have seven grandchildren: 
Kendra (Manning) Knaggs, Levi Manning, Erin Kilroy, Joshua Heuiser, 
Meredith (Heuiser) Jackson, Zachary Sauer, and Jacob Sauer. She also had
 ten great grandchildren, Oliver and Harrison Manning, Colby, Jaxson, 
Franklin, and Vivian Heuiser, Olive Jackson, and Brooklyn, Archer, and 
Charlotte Sauer. She is also survived by brother Darel Saindon, and 
sister Darlene Jackson.

LouElla was preceded in death by her parents, Adrain and Lidwina (nee
 Dreher) Saindon, twin sister, LouCella Daniels, and her beloved 
husband, Dale F. Sauer Sr., a Navy Veteran and lifelong civil servant.

She was cherished by family and friends for her boundless energy, 
positive outlook, creativity, courage, loyalty, devotion to family, and 
unwavering kindness.

Memorial Donations are suggested in the form of Masses and will be accepted at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. 

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 
8:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W
 Washington St., O'Fallon, Ill. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm 
that evening.

Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 
11:00 am on Friday, March 17, 2023, at The Cathedral of Saint Peter, 200 
W. Harrison St., Belleville, Ill., with the Very Rev. Godfrey Mullen 
presiding. Following the Mass, both husband and wife will be laid to 
their final rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, 
Mo.

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 </figure>LouElla Elizabeth (nee Saindon) Sauer, 84, formerly of Fairview 
Heights, Ill., entered the arms of her heavenly Father on March 9, 2023.Born on the family farm on February 17, 1939, in Grainfield, Kan., 
she shared a birthday with her identical twin sister and her mother.Her story is best told as a love story ... Born and raised in a 
trilingual home to second generation immigrants, with a 100% French 
father and 100% German mother, her parents laid a path to demonstrate 
that love conquers all in the face of what was going on in their native 
countries during the time of World War II. The seeds of love were sown 
early when LouElla met her future husband Dale Francis Sauer Sr. when 
they shared their First Holy Communion together. Throughout their 
childhood, they stayed friends and eventually began courting. On January
 5, 1957, they were married, and he joined the Navy as a means to escape 
crushing poverty and improve their fortunes. LouElla graduated from high
 school and joined her husband. In spite of their humble beginnings, 
their love thrived.&nbsp;Dale and Lou, as kids, hitched their wagons together early in Hays, 
Kansas, in the '40s and never looked back. Her unwavering devotion as a 
military spouse, and steadfast love helped bring a good man and three 
kids through 30 duty stations. Her courage and moxie at each home and 
duty station allowed her to find a job in almost any career field. 
Through it all, she remained completely devoted to her husband and did 
everything she could to raise three kids in multiple homes. Her husband 
passed away 4 years ago and yet through that time, and perhaps the best 
part of dementia, she talked to him and still loved him every day until 
the end following 62 years of marriage. They now forever unite their 
souls, as their bodies lie together here on earth.Surviving are her three children: Lail Roma’ Manning (the late David 
Manning 1954-2018) of Vancouver, Wash., Christine Rene’ Kilroy (Michael 
Kilroy) of Edmonds, Wash., and Dale Francis Sauer II (Sutton Sauer) of 
Shiloh, Ill. She felt incredibly blessed to have seven grandchildren: 
Kendra (Manning) Knaggs, Levi Manning, Erin Kilroy, Joshua Heuiser, 
Meredith (Heuiser) Jackson, Zachary Sauer, and Jacob Sauer. She also had
 ten great grandchildren, Oliver and Harrison Manning, Colby, Jaxson, 
Franklin, and Vivian Heuiser, Olive Jackson, and Brooklyn, Archer, and 
Charlotte Sauer. She is also survived by brother Darel Saindon, and 
sister Darlene Jackson.LouElla was preceded in death by her parents, Adrain and Lidwina (nee
 Dreher) Saindon, twin sister, LouCella Daniels, and her beloved 
husband, Dale F. Sauer Sr., a Navy Veteran and lifelong civil servant.She was cherished by family and friends for her boundless energy, 
positive outlook, creativity, courage, loyalty, devotion to family, and 
unwavering kindness.Memorial Donations are suggested in the form of Masses and will be accepted at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 
8:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W
 Washington St., O'Fallon, Ill. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm 
that evening.Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 
11:00 am on Friday, March 17, 2023, at The Cathedral of Saint Peter, 200 
W. Harrison St., Belleville, Ill., with the Very Rev. Godfrey Mullen 
presiding. Following the Mass, both husband and wife will be laid to 
their final rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, 
Mo.

LouElla Elizabeth Sauer

Constance K. Cain, 84, passed away on March 9th, 2023, at the Holiday Resort in Salina, Kansas.

She was born April 14, 1938, in Plainville, Kansas, to Gladys and Carl Larsen.

Constance
 spent most of her life as a homemaker. She loved spending time working 
in her vegetable and flower garden. During the summer, it was nothing 
unusual for her to can more beets, tomatoes, and many other vegetables 
than a single person could possibly eat. She also really enjoyed going 
fishing, spending time with her family, and reading the Bible.

She
 never really had a whole lot of money and always seemed to make do with
 what she had. Often, putting things off or letting things go because 
she couldn’t afford it. But the one thing she always made sure of is 
that there was something to eat if you showed up to visit and stayed for
 a while.

She leaves behind her sister, Janet LeRouges 
of Florida; daughter, Terry Plunkett (Alan) of Carlton, Kansas; sons, 
Rick McCall of Culver, Kansas, Tim McCall (Karen) of Derby, Kansas.

She
 is survived by seven grandchildren, Joe Thompson (Mandy), Teresa 
Thompson (Joe), Levi Plunkett, Tonia Curtis (William), Jared McCall 
(Nicole), Chad McCall (Jenna) and Mariah McCall; twelve great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her parents and brother, Lavonne Larsen.

She will be greatly missed by her family.

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time.

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 </figure>Constance K. Cain, 84, passed away on March 9th, 2023, at the Holiday Resort in Salina, Kansas.She was born April 14, 1938, in Plainville, Kansas, to Gladys and Carl Larsen.Constance
 spent most of her life as a homemaker. She loved spending time working 
in her vegetable and flower garden. During the summer, it was nothing 
unusual for her to can more beets, tomatoes, and many other vegetables 
than a single person could possibly eat. She also really enjoyed going 
fishing, spending time with her family, and reading the Bible.She
 never really had a whole lot of money and always seemed to make do with
 what she had. Often, putting things off or letting things go because 
she couldn’t afford it. But the one thing she always made sure of is 
that there was something to eat if you showed up to visit and stayed for
 a while.She leaves behind her sister, Janet LeRouges 
of Florida; daughter, Terry Plunkett (Alan) of Carlton, Kansas; sons, 
Rick McCall of Culver, Kansas, Tim McCall (Karen) of Derby, Kansas.She
 is survived by seven grandchildren, Joe Thompson (Mandy), Teresa 
Thompson (Joe), Levi Plunkett, Tonia Curtis (William), Jared McCall 
(Nicole), Chad McCall (Jenna) and Mariah McCall; twelve great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.She is proceeded in death by her parents and brother, Lavonne Larsen.She will be greatly missed by her family.Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time.

Constance K. Cain

Robert "Bob" Dean Peintner, 72, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born on February 21, 1951, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Hugo and 
Delphine (Indiek) Peintner. He graduated from Windthorst High School and
 received a B.S. in Business Administration from Fort Hays State 
University. He was a farmer, rancher and lifetime resident of 
Spearville, Kansas.

Robert was a member of St. John Baptist Church and Knights of 
Columbus Council #1539, both of Spearville. He has served on the FSA, 
Offerle CO-OP and USD 381 School Boards. He loved to drive around the 
country, play snooker, build and fly model airplanes, and enjoy coffee 
and donuts with the neighbors. He was a good and kind man, respected and
 loved, and he will be missed.

On August 11, 1973, he married Jolene Clausen in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife Jolene; 4 children, Bart Peintner and wife
 Liz of Denver, Colorado; Kurt Peintner of Spearville; Ben Peintner and 
wife Megan of Wright; and Katie Ackerman and husband TJ of Spearville; 2
 sisters, Linda Sanko and husband Don of Ellis, Kansas and Jan McConnell
 and husband Jeff of Marietta, Georgia; and one brother, Gary Peintner 
and wife Jody of Holyoke, Colorado; 9 grandchildren, Eli, Nolan, Landry,
 Jaxon, Ellis, Emma, Hudson, Henry and&nbsp; Lawson, with whom he loved to 
share M&amp;Ms and watch play.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Jane Elwood.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. John 
the Baptist Church.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Wednesday at the 
church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will follow in Holy Cross
 Cemetery, Windthorst. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 
Tuesday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or Windthorst
 Heritage Inc., both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Robert "Bob" Dean Peintner, 72, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Dodge City, Kansas.He was born on February 21, 1951, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Hugo and 
Delphine (Indiek) Peintner. He graduated from Windthorst High School and
 received a B.S. in Business Administration from Fort Hays State 
University. He was a farmer, rancher and lifetime resident of 
Spearville, Kansas.Robert was a member of St. John Baptist Church and Knights of 
Columbus Council #1539, both of Spearville. He has served on the FSA, 
Offerle CO-OP and USD 381 School Boards. He loved to drive around the 
country, play snooker, build and fly model airplanes, and enjoy coffee 
and donuts with the neighbors. He was a good and kind man, respected and
 loved, and he will be missed.On August 11, 1973, he married Jolene Clausen in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City, Kansas.He is survived by his wife Jolene; 4 children, Bart Peintner and wife
 Liz of Denver, Colorado; Kurt Peintner of Spearville; Ben Peintner and 
wife Megan of Wright; and Katie Ackerman and husband TJ of Spearville; 2
 sisters, Linda Sanko and husband Don of Ellis, Kansas and Jan McConnell
 and husband Jeff of Marietta, Georgia; and one brother, Gary Peintner 
and wife Jody of Holyoke, Colorado; 9 grandchildren, Eli, Nolan, Landry,
 Jaxon, Ellis, Emma, Hudson, Henry and&nbsp; Lawson, with whom he loved to 
share M&amp;Ms and watch play.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Jane Elwood.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. John 
the Baptist Church.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Wednesday at the 
church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will follow in Holy Cross
 Cemetery, Windthorst. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 
Tuesday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or Windthorst
 Heritage Inc., both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Robert Dean 'Bob' Peintner

David E. Gray, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2023 at the Greeley 
County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. He was born July 22, 1929, in 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to David and Margaret (White) Gray. He 
graduated from Crafton, Pennsylvania, High School in 1948 and joined the 
army in 1948 and landed in the Battle of Incheon in Korea 1950. He 
received the Purple Heart in 1951 and ended up serving 22 years in the 
military followed by 15 years of civil service.

On May 18, 1957, Dave married Carol (Jennings) Gray at Malmstrom Air 
Force Base, Montana. To this union, two sons and two daughters were 
born. Dave, Papo to his family, was a devoted husband, father, 
grandfather, and friend to all he met. Dave enjoyed refereeing 
basketball and football, along with playing golf, bowling, and racquet 
ball. Dave was proud of his hole in one at the Cheyenne Shadows Golf 
Course, where he loved to go with his friends and family. Dave was most 
interested in attending 7th Division conventions and visiting with 
anyone that was stationed in Korea.

Dave is preceded in death by his father David and mother Margaret, his sisters Eileen, Gail, Rose Marie, Shirley and Alice.

Dave is survived by his wife Carol; daughters; Michelle (Mark) Scott 
and Sharon (David) Janitell and sons; David (Paula) and Mitchell (Sue 
Gray); sister Ann (Ray) Robbins, brother Lee (Pacita), nephew John 
Kramer; grandchildren; Grant Stermer, Joshua (Sarah) Gray, Zac (Ashlyn) 
Gray, Mallory (Chris) Dean, Victoria (Brian) Ali, Ryan Janitell, Kelsie 
(Jake) Costlow, Kristen Gray, Nate (Kirbi) Scott, Emma Scott, Kenneth 
Gray, Andrew Gray, Joseph Gray, Jesse Gray, Charles Gray, Brandon Gray, 
Brandi Gray, and Amy Gray, great grandchildren; Gabriella Stermer, 
Oliver, Penelope, Piper Dean, David Gray, Caleb Gray, Trevor Gray, 
Cameron Gray, Riley and Cooper Ali, Cooper Costlow. Dave was a man of 
great integrity and virtue, which will be missed by all of those that 
were fortunate to know him.

Cremation was chosen and Dave’s ashes will be inurned on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 12:00 PM MT.

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 </figure>David E. Gray, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2023 at the Greeley 
County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. He was born July 22, 1929, in 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to David and Margaret (White) Gray. He 
graduated from Crafton, Pennsylvania, High School in 1948 and joined the 
army in 1948 and landed in the Battle of Incheon in Korea 1950. He 
received the Purple Heart in 1951 and ended up serving 22 years in the 
military followed by 15 years of civil service.On May 18, 1957, Dave married Carol (Jennings) Gray at Malmstrom Air 
Force Base, Montana. To this union, two sons and two daughters were 
born. Dave, Papo to his family, was a devoted husband, father, 
grandfather, and friend to all he met. Dave enjoyed refereeing 
basketball and football, along with playing golf, bowling, and racquet 
ball. Dave was proud of his hole in one at the Cheyenne Shadows Golf 
Course, where he loved to go with his friends and family. Dave was most 
interested in attending 7th Division conventions and visiting with 
anyone that was stationed in Korea.Dave is preceded in death by his father David and mother Margaret, his sisters Eileen, Gail, Rose Marie, Shirley and Alice.Dave is survived by his wife Carol; daughters; Michelle (Mark) Scott 
and Sharon (David) Janitell and sons; David (Paula) and Mitchell (Sue 
Gray); sister Ann (Ray) Robbins, brother Lee (Pacita), nephew John 
Kramer; grandchildren; Grant Stermer, Joshua (Sarah) Gray, Zac (Ashlyn) 
Gray, Mallory (Chris) Dean, Victoria (Brian) Ali, Ryan Janitell, Kelsie 
(Jake) Costlow, Kristen Gray, Nate (Kirbi) Scott, Emma Scott, Kenneth 
Gray, Andrew Gray, Joseph Gray, Jesse Gray, Charles Gray, Brandon Gray, 
Brandi Gray, and Amy Gray, great grandchildren; Gabriella Stermer, 
Oliver, Penelope, Piper Dean, David Gray, Caleb Gray, Trevor Gray, 
Cameron Gray, Riley and Cooper Ali, Cooper Costlow. Dave was a man of 
great integrity and virtue, which will be missed by all of those that 
were fortunate to know him.Cremation was chosen and Dave’s ashes will be inurned on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 12:00 PM MT.

David E. Gray, Jr.

Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller, 83, passed away on February 4th, 2023, in
 Paris, TX. Elsie was born March 19, 1939, in Stratton, CO to Klein P. 
Bowker and Lucille Willy Bowker. Elsie was raised on a farm in Stratton 
in her earlier years and then the family moved to Burlington, CO.&nbsp; Elsie
 was the oldest of 12 children. She graduated from Burlington High 
School in 1957. 
Elsie was living in Goodland, KS when she met Robert J Miller. They were
 married on July 1st, 1960.&nbsp; They raised 3 children Edwin Ray, Kimberly 
Kay and Lori Ann. 
Elsie dedicated her life to her children as they grew. Attending all 
school events, sporting events and countless swim meets. She was always 
their biggest fan and carried that enthusiasm thru to her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren. If anyone of them was competing she did her 
best to be in the front row cheering them on. In her spare time she was 
an avid bowler and golfer. Elsie cherished her friendships she gained 
thru both activities. After the children were grown she worked for 
Finley Motors and then Goodland Motor Company. She moved to Paris, TX in
 2007 to be closer to family. 
Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob Miller, her 
son, Edwin Ray Miller and her daughter, Kimberly Kay Knox. 3 sisters, 
Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young. 2 brothers, Jim Bowker 
and Bill Bowker. 
Survivors include: Daughter, Lori (Tony) Cox. Grandchildren: Steve 
(Shasta) Smith, Bob (Vanessa) Miller, Dusty (Courtney) Knox, Jamie Knox,
 Sean (Bethany) Cox, Cody (Brittany) Cox and Kaitlyn Cox. Brother: Bruce
 Bowker. Sisters: Carol Tracy, Nancy Michael, Phyllis Dering, Beverly 
Bowker and Jackie (Cip) Sandoval. Brother-in-law: Ken Stephens. 
Sister-in-Law: Sharon Bowker. 11 Cherished Great Grandchildren and many 
nieces and nephews.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elsie-Miller">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller, 83, passed away on February 4th, 2023, in
 Paris, TX. Elsie was born March 19, 1939, in Stratton, CO to Klein P. 
Bowker and Lucille Willy Bowker. Elsie was raised on a farm in Stratton 
in her earlier years and then the family moved to Burlington, CO.&nbsp; Elsie
 was the oldest of 12 children. She graduated from Burlington High 
School in 1957. 
Elsie was living in Goodland, KS when she met Robert J Miller. They were
 married on July 1st, 1960.&nbsp; They raised 3 children Edwin Ray, Kimberly 
Kay and Lori Ann. 
Elsie dedicated her life to her children as they grew. Attending all 
school events, sporting events and countless swim meets. She was always 
their biggest fan and carried that enthusiasm thru to her grandchildren 
and great grandchildren. If anyone of them was competing she did her 
best to be in the front row cheering them on. In her spare time she was 
an avid bowler and golfer. Elsie cherished her friendships she gained 
thru both activities. After the children were grown she worked for 
Finley Motors and then Goodland Motor Company. She moved to Paris, TX in
 2007 to be closer to family. 
Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob Miller, her 
son, Edwin Ray Miller and her daughter, Kimberly Kay Knox. 3 sisters, 
Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young. 2 brothers, Jim Bowker 
and Bill Bowker. 
Survivors include: Daughter, Lori (Tony) Cox. Grandchildren: Steve 
(Shasta) Smith, Bob (Vanessa) Miller, Dusty (Courtney) Knox, Jamie Knox,
 Sean (Bethany) Cox, Cody (Brittany) Cox and Kaitlyn Cox. Brother: Bruce
 Bowker. Sisters: Carol Tracy, Nancy Michael, Phyllis Dering, Beverly 
Bowker and Jackie (Cip) Sandoval. Brother-in-law: Ken Stephens. 
Sister-in-Law: Sharon Bowker. 11 Cherished Great Grandchildren and many 
nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elsie-Miller">HERE</a> for service details.

Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Ray-Lalicker">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>December 2, 1936 ~ March 11, 2023An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Ray-Lalicker">HERE</a> for service details.

Ray Henry Lalicker

Lexsie Rae Newcomer, age 29, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away peacefully 
on Thursday, March, 9th, 2023, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, 
Kansas.

Lexsie was born on February 15th, 1994, at Trego Lemke 
Memorial Hospital to Steve and Brenda Newcomer. She graduated from Trego
 Community High School in 2012 and her strong desire to help people led 
to her attending Kansas State University, where she pursued pre-physical
 therapy studies. Lexsie was a very strong student and was able to 
fast-track her education by getting into the advanced occupational 
therapy program at The University of Kansas School of Medicine. She 
graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from there in 2017 and
 began working as an occupational therapist in the Kansas City area.

In her free time, Lexsie loved playing with her dog Sadie, hanging 
out with friends and family, going to concerts and movies, and cheering 
on her beloved Kansas State Wildcats. She had a huge heart and was 
always willing to lend a hand when someone needed help.

Lexsie is survived by her parents Steve Newcomer of Ogallah and 
Brenda Newcomer of WaKeeney, KS; Brother Mitch Newcomer (Kim) of 
WaKeeney, KS; Sister Whitney Montgomery (Taylor) of Denver, CO; Nieces 
Kamryn and Eva Newcomer and Baby Montgomery. She was preceded in death 
by her grandparents, Duane and Elaine Newcomer and Patricia Hands and 
Robert Spena; Her aunt and uncle Sandra and David French, and cousin 
Cory French.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, 
at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Charlie Steier of Christ the 
King will be officiating. A rosary and family visitation will be held at
 the church, prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM. &nbsp;Lunch will 
follow the Mass at Christ the King Parish Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hospice House of 
Hutchinson, KS. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North
 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Lexsie Rae Newcomer, age 29, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away peacefully 
on Thursday, March, 9th, 2023, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, 
Kansas.Lexsie was born on February 15th, 1994, at Trego Lemke 
Memorial Hospital to Steve and Brenda Newcomer. She graduated from Trego
 Community High School in 2012 and her strong desire to help people led 
to her attending Kansas State University, where she pursued pre-physical
 therapy studies. Lexsie was a very strong student and was able to 
fast-track her education by getting into the advanced occupational 
therapy program at The University of Kansas School of Medicine. She 
graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from there in 2017 and
 began working as an occupational therapist in the Kansas City area.In her free time, Lexsie loved playing with her dog Sadie, hanging 
out with friends and family, going to concerts and movies, and cheering 
on her beloved Kansas State Wildcats. She had a huge heart and was 
always willing to lend a hand when someone needed help.Lexsie is survived by her parents Steve Newcomer of Ogallah and 
Brenda Newcomer of WaKeeney, KS; Brother Mitch Newcomer (Kim) of 
WaKeeney, KS; Sister Whitney Montgomery (Taylor) of Denver, CO; Nieces 
Kamryn and Eva Newcomer and Baby Montgomery. She was preceded in death 
by her grandparents, Duane and Elaine Newcomer and Patricia Hands and 
Robert Spena; Her aunt and uncle Sandra and David French, and cousin 
Cory French.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, 
at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Charlie Steier of Christ the 
King will be officiating. A rosary and family visitation will be held at
 the church, prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM. &nbsp;Lunch will 
follow the Mass at Christ the King Parish Center.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hospice House of 
Hutchinson, KS. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North
 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Lexsie Rae Newcomer

Daniel Lynn “Danny” Casper, 76, Hays, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at HaysMed.

He was born March 11, 1947, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Donald and Edna Jane (Bailey) Casper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny 
graduated from Hays High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 21, 1967, he was 
united in marriage to Harriette Powell in Hays, and they celebrated 56 
years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny was a casino cage worker in Las Vegas, Nevada,
 retiring in 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a sports fan and enjoyed playing Blackjack 
and pool.

Survivors include his wife Harriette of
 the home, two sons, Jason Casper and wife Alina of Hays and Joseph 
Casper and wife Beth of Bend, OR, a daughter, Jessica Krutka of Las 
Vegas, NV, two brothers, Jeff Casper and wife Carolyn of Brownell and 
Tom Casper and wife Debbie of Hays, a sister, Diane Dreiling and husband
 Larry of Medicine Lodge, five grandchildren, Aaron Casper, Addison 
Casper, Alexandria Casper, Samantha Casper, and David Krutka, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kelly Casper.

No funeral services are planned, and 
arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp;

Condolences and memories of Danny may be shared with his family at
 <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Daniel Lynn “Danny” Casper, 76, Hays, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at HaysMed.He was born March 11, 1947, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Donald and Edna Jane (Bailey) Casper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny 
graduated from Hays High School in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 21, 1967, he was 
united in marriage to Harriette Powell in Hays, and they celebrated 56 
years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Danny was a casino cage worker in Las Vegas, Nevada,
 retiring in 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a sports fan and enjoyed playing Blackjack 
and pool.Survivors include his wife Harriette of
 the home, two sons, Jason Casper and wife Alina of Hays and Joseph 
Casper and wife Beth of Bend, OR, a daughter, Jessica Krutka of Las 
Vegas, NV, two brothers, Jeff Casper and wife Carolyn of Brownell and 
Tom Casper and wife Debbie of Hays, a sister, Diane Dreiling and husband
 Larry of Medicine Lodge, five grandchildren, Aaron Casper, Addison 
Casper, Alexandria Casper, Samantha Casper, and David Krutka, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kelly Casper.No funeral services are planned, and 
arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Danny may be shared with his family at
 <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Daniel Lynn 'Danny' Casper

Danny Allan Smith, born on May 14, 1969, passed away on March 8, 2023,&nbsp; in Quinter, Kansas, at the age of 53.&nbsp; He was born in Salinas, 
California, the son of Gene Allan and Pamelia Ann (Minchew) Smith.&nbsp;

Danny grew up in California and had lived in New York before moving 
to Quinter. He was happy to live anywhere a good drywall contractor was
 needed.

He is survived by his son Michael Allan Smith of California; 
daughter, Courtney Jean Smith and grandson Kasen of Washington;&nbsp; wife, 
Tracie Smith and son Jesse James Rip Allan Smith of New York; sisters, 
Danette (Mark) Landes and DeNell (Jeff) Davis, both of California; 
uncle, Rip (Lynne) Smith of California; uncle Andrew (Pattie) Minchew of
 Montana; nieces and nephews, Sean Able, Alyssa Able, Kayli Carroll, 
Justin Davis and Joshua Davis.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Danny Allan Smith, born on May 14, 1969, passed away on March 8, 2023,&nbsp; in Quinter, Kansas, at the age of 53.&nbsp; He was born in Salinas, 
California, the son of Gene Allan and Pamelia Ann (Minchew) Smith.&nbsp;Danny grew up in California and had lived in New York before moving 
to Quinter. He was happy to live anywhere a good drywall contractor was
 needed.He is survived by his son Michael Allan Smith of California; 
daughter, Courtney Jean Smith and grandson Kasen of Washington;&nbsp; wife, 
Tracie Smith and son Jesse James Rip Allan Smith of New York; sisters, 
Danette (Mark) Landes and DeNell (Jeff) Davis, both of California; 
uncle, Rip (Lynne) Smith of California; uncle Andrew (Pattie) Minchew of
 Montana; nieces and nephews, Sean Able, Alyssa Able, Kayli Carroll, 
Justin Davis and Joshua Davis.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

Danny Allan Smith

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Janet-Walker">HERE</a> for service details.

December 4, 1939 ~ March 11, 2023An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Janet-Walker">HERE</a> for service details.

Janet K. (Roth) Walker

Allen A. Windholz, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center.

He was born May 10, 1941, in Hays, Kansas, to Anton and Philomena Hilda (Hammerschmidt) Windholz. &nbsp;He married Eileen C. (Wagner)&nbsp;on October 24, 1964, at Emmeram, Kansas.

Allen was a custodian at the Victoria Grade School and Victoria High School for 24 years. &nbsp;He also was a bus driver for the USD #432&nbsp;School&nbsp;District. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm at Emmeram, attended grade school at Emmeram, and was a 1960 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;In his earlier years Allen was a farm hand and worked on area farms. &nbsp;He always enjoyed his farm animals of pigs, fainting goats, guineas, peacocks, and some cattle. &nbsp;

He was&nbsp;US Army veteran,&nbsp;a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Catharine Knights of Columbus, the Hays American&nbsp;Legion, and a former member of the Sunflower Polka Club.&nbsp;

His survivors include his wife, Eileen Windholz, of the home; his children, Mark Windholz and wife, Brenda, Hays, KS; Theresa Meis and husband, Paul, Catharine, KS; Matthew Windholz and wife, Michelle, Ellis, KS; his sister, Altarena&nbsp;Basgall and husband, Leon, Yocemento, KS; his grandchildren, Michael Windholz (Nicole); Karl Meis, Kathleen Windholz&nbsp;and Coady Morris; Jacob Meis; his great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Mason Windholz.

Allen was preceded in &nbsp;death by his parents, Anton and&nbsp;Philomena Windholz; and his granddaughter, Julie Windholz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;

Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria Kansas with military honors conducted by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.

A Catharine Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis

The family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Allen A. Windholz, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays Care Center.He was born May 10, 1941, in Hays, Kansas, to Anton and Philomena Hilda (Hammerschmidt) Windholz. &nbsp;He married Eileen C. (Wagner)&nbsp;on October 24, 1964, at Emmeram, Kansas.Allen was a custodian at the Victoria Grade School and Victoria High School for 24 years. &nbsp;He also was a bus driver for the USD #432&nbsp;School&nbsp;District. &nbsp;He grew up on the family farm at Emmeram, attended grade school at Emmeram, and was a 1960 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;In his earlier years Allen was a farm hand and worked on area farms. &nbsp;He always enjoyed his farm animals of pigs, fainting goats, guineas, peacocks, and some cattle. &nbsp;He was&nbsp;US Army veteran,&nbsp;a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Catharine Knights of Columbus, the Hays American&nbsp;Legion, and a former member of the Sunflower Polka Club.&nbsp;His survivors include his wife, Eileen Windholz, of the home; his children, Mark Windholz and wife, Brenda, Hays, KS; Theresa Meis and husband, Paul, Catharine, KS; Matthew Windholz and wife, Michelle, Ellis, KS; his sister, Altarena&nbsp;Basgall and husband, Leon, Yocemento, KS; his grandchildren, Michael Windholz (Nicole); Karl Meis, Kathleen Windholz&nbsp;and Coady Morris; Jacob Meis; his great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Mason Windholz.Allen was preceded in &nbsp;death by his parents, Anton and&nbsp;Philomena Windholz; and his granddaughter, Julie Windholz.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria Kansas with military honors conducted by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.A Catharine Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. FidelisThe family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Allen A. Windholz

Friday, February 1st, 1957-Saturday, March 11th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, February 1st, 1957-Saturday, March 11th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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